Please note this position is located in Plainview, Texas

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview, Texas is a 20-bed, acute geriatric psych facility located in Plainview, Texas. We are looking for an experienced night Full-Time License Vocational Nurse. (LVN/LPN) Previous psychiatric experience in an acute setting is a must. Strong preference given to previous geriatric psych experience. Teamwork, team development and team training are all key qualities for this position.

• Comprehensive knowledge and skill in current Mental Health nursing practice. Demonstrates proficiency in the mental status assessment, knowledge and understanding of various DSM V diagnosis and treatment, behavioral approaches and proper use of psychiatric tools and techniques.
• MUST be fully vaccinated for COVID19 upon employment with Freedom Behavioral Hospital Plainview.

Shift Differential offered for nights and weekends!!!

• Knowledge of the concept of team nursing and constructive leadership.
• Ability to make meaningful observations, evaluations and reports.
• Ability to accept and constructively utilize supervision.
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of people and to maintain constructive relationships in dealing with them.
• Ability to provide skilled nursing care based on specific principles, basic behavioral concepts and intelligent professional judgment.
• Ability to recognize when there is a need for a judgment and flexibility in nursing care functions so as to maintain quality nursing care in all types of situations.

Education/Experience Needed:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Possession of a current Texas license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• BLS required (ACLS preferred but not required) We are looking for the individuals with a strong work ethic and dedication to clinical care for the elderly so if this is you, give us a call or better yet, come on in and lets discuss how you can become a part of our team.